US Bridges

Plainview RD over I-80(WALCOTT)

Fair

Scott County, Iowa · JCT of I-80 & Y40 · Structure no. 000000000047441

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plainview RD over I-80(WALCOTT) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plainview RD over I-80(WALCOTT) in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPlainview RD
CrossesI-80(WALCOTT)
LocationJCT of I-80 & Y40
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyScott County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.61627, -90.78311
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2022)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2044
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Plainview RD over I-80(WALCOTT) built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plainview RD over I-80(WALCOTT) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Plainview RD over I-80(WALCOTT) carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Plainview RD over I-80(WALCOTT)?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Plainview RD over I-80(WALCOTT)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.